Bethlehem Community Church

Series: The Book of Philippians -- Sunday, April 9, 2017 -- Sermon Questions“MAKING A STATEMENT” 1. It has been said, “Life is a journey.” Where will your journey end up? 2.In Philippians 3:18, Paul talks about people “who are enemies of the cross.” Who are these people? 3.Why must a true Christian go through the cross? (See Luke 9:23-24.) 4.What does Paul mean in Philippians 3:19 when he says “their stomach is their god”? 5.What does Paul mean in Philippians 3:19 when he says “their glory is their shame”? 6.What does Paul mean in Philippians 3:19 when he says “their mind is set on earthly things”. (See also Colossians 3:1-4.) 7.Read Philippians 3:20-21. What should be the reality, hope and motivation ofthe true Christian? Is this really true of you? Why or why not?If you would like to not receive any more emails from Bethlehem Community Church, then click here to unsubscribe.

Series: The Book of Philippians -- Sunday, April 2, 2017 -- Sermon Questions“WHO ARE YOU COPYING?” 1. What should be every true Christian’s goal? 2.What is involved in attaining the goal? 3.What do you think of the statement that “everyone is a role model”? What does this mean? 4.Read Philippians 3:17. What does this tell us about how people really learn? 4. Growing up, who were your examples? 5.Why is Jesus the great game changer? (See 2 Corinthians 5:17.) 6.If example is how we learn (i.e., Philippians 3:17), what are the examples (i.e. Rabbis) that you are emulating to follow Jesus? What are they teaching you?

A compelling sermon by someone that personally knows that God is good. You never know what you think you know unless you have been tested by the fire. This man, has been tested and he knows what he believes is true. Do You?

Series: The Book of Philippians -- Sunday, March 12, 2017 -- Sermon Questions“WILL YOU GET THE PRIZE?”1. Read Philippians 3:12-16. Paul says that as followers of Jesus, we are in a race. What kind of race is it? 2.Read Philippians 3:12. What is the goal of the Christian race? (See Romans 8-29.) Who are you really trying to emulate? 3.What is involved in looking like Jesus? (See John 12:23-26; Galatians 2:20.) 4.What is the result of looking/being like Jesus? (See Galatians 5:22.) 5.Read Philippians 3:13. What is Paul saying here about running a successful Christian race? How does Satan try to get us to lose our focus? (See Hebrews 12:1-2.) 6.Read Philippians 3:13 again. What “past” is Paul probably talking about here? (See Luke 9:62; Genesis 19:17-26.) 7.Read Philippians 3:14. What is the Prize? 8.What really is your goal in life? 9.What prize are you really striving after?

Series: The Book of Philippians -- Sunday, March 12, 2017 -- Sermon Questions“WHAT DO YOU VALUE MOST?”1. What is greatness?2.Read Philippians 3:1-11. Why is Jesus great?3.Why should we always be rejoicing? (See Philippians 3:1.)4.What is one of our (i.e., humanities) big problems? (See Philippians 3:5-6.)Why is God not impressed with our accomplishments?5.Read Philippians 3:7. What is Paul saying here? Why is this a real turning point for Paul? (i.e., think of Paul’s conversion story.) Are you still trying to impress God?6.Read Philippians 3:7-9. Why is this such an incredible breakthrough for Paul?7.Read Luke 5:1-11. What do you see happening here? What is happening to Peter?Has something like this happened to you?8.When you see Jesus on the cross, what happens to you? What are you thinking?Can you grasp what he did for you? Is it life-changing for you, really?9.Read Philippians 3:10-11. Why is this the only logical and rational response to Philippians 3:1-9? (See also 2 Peter 3:8-10.) What makes Philippians 3:10 so incredible? (i.e., think about a believer in jail or in the poverty of India.)

Series: The Book of Philippians“A TRUE LEADER”Pastor Frank WraySermon Questions1. When you think of a leader, what person/traits come to mind? 2.Read Philippians 2:19-30. What things stand out to you with respect to Timothy and Epaphroditus? 3.Read Philippians 2:20. What does Paul mean when he calls Timothy genuine? What devious business practice was Paul probably referring to? Are you genuine? 4.Read Philippians 2:21. Who are these “others” Paul is talking about? What really matters to Jesus when it comes to a true shepherd or pastor? (See 1 Peter 5:1-4; Eph. 4:11-12; 1 Peter 3:15.) 5.Read Philippians 2:25-30. What stands out about Epaphroditus to you? What do you think makes him a great Christian example or leader? 6.Read Revelation 12:11. Why is this such a critical passage for the Christian? (Discuss it and show its relationship to Epaphroditus.) Also, how does Philippians 3:12-13 and 2 Corinthians 12:9 relate to Revelation 12:11?

Series: The Book of Philippians -- Sunday, February 26, 2017 -- Sermon Questions“WHAT RACE ARE YOU RUNNING?”1. What book or person is really driving your life?2.Read Philippians 2:16. What does it mean “to hold firmly to the Word of Life?”3.How often do you engage the Bible – Really?4.Why do you think most “Christians” do not really read, meditate and study the Bible – Truth?5.What did you think of Dr. Annie Cole’s study on Bible engagement?6.Read Philippians 2:16-18. What are the three great benefits of engaging the Bible truth?(I.e, discuss each one.)

"ARE YOU A SHINING STAR?"I. IntroductionII. What is Necessary for Our Lights to shine for Jesus? Philippians 2:14-161. No Complaining Philippians 2:14-16; Num. 11:1-3, 14:1-4,26-29; 1 Corinthians 10:10; Psalm 73:1-252. No Arguing Philippians 2:14III. Why It is So Important that We do Not Complain or Argue? 1. Destroys Our Souls and Damages Our Relationships Philippians 2:15 2. Destroys our Witness Philippians 2:15-16; Matthew 5:16IV. The Challenge

February 12, 2017 10:00 AM "WE ARE IN A WAR!"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:10-12

Mark Temple discusses his testimony, health struggles, and the importance of small group with his brothers in Christ, John and Steve.